Potential Phosphorus Uptake Mechanisms in the Deep Sedimentary Biosphere
Our understanding of phosphorus (P) dynamics in the deep subseafloor environment remains limited. Here we investigate potential microbial P uptake mechanisms in oligotrophic marine sediments beneath the North Atlantic Gyre and their effects on the relative distribution of organic P compounds as a fu...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:a4154ce5f3a546e7830e3d9d24db8b28 2023-05-15T17:33:30+02:00 Potential Phosphorus Uptake Mechanisms in the Deep Sedimentary Biosphere Delphine Defforey Benjamin J. Tully Jason B. Sylvan Barbara J. Cade-Menun Brandi Kiel Reese Laura Zinke Adina Paytan 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.907527 https://doaj.org/article/a4154ce5f3a546e7830e3d9d24db8b28 EN eng Frontiers Media S.A. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.907527/full https://doaj.org/toc/2296-7745 2296-7745 doi:10.3389/fmars.2022.907527 https://doaj.org/article/a4154ce5f3a546e7830e3d9d24db8b28 Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol 9 (2022) Marine Sediments P-NMR deep biosphere P substrate metagenome Science Q General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution QH1-199.5 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.907527 2022-12-30T23:17:53Z Our understanding of phosphorus (P) dynamics in the deep subseafloor environment remains limited. Here we investigate potential microbial P uptake mechanisms in oligotrophic marine sediments beneath the North Atlantic Gyre and their effects on the relative distribution of organic P compounds as a function of burial depth and changing redox conditions. We use metagenomic analyses to determine the presence of microbial functional genes pertaining to P uptake and metabolism, and solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (31P NMR) to characterize and quantify P substrates. Phosphorus compounds or compound classes identified with 31P NMR include inorganic P compounds (orthophosphate, pyrophosphate, polyphosphate), phosphonates, orthophosphate monoesters (including inositol hexakisphosphate stereoisomers) and orthophosphate diesters (including DNA and phospholipid degradation products). Some of the genes identified include genes related to phosphate transport, phosphonate and polyphosphate metabolism, as well as phosphite uptake. Our findings suggest that the deep sedimentary biosphere may have adapted to take advantage of a wide array of P substrates and could play a role in the gradual breakdown of inositol and sugar phosphates, as well as reduced P compounds and polyphosphates. Article in Journal/Newspaper North Atlantic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Frontiers in Marine Science 9 |
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Marine Sediments P-NMR deep biosphere P substrate metagenome Science Q General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution QH1-199.5 Delphine Defforey Benjamin J. Tully Jason B. Sylvan Barbara J. Cade-Menun Brandi Kiel Reese Laura Zinke Adina Paytan Potential Phosphorus Uptake Mechanisms in the Deep Sedimentary Biosphere |
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Our understanding of phosphorus (P) dynamics in the deep subseafloor environment remains limited. Here we investigate potential microbial P uptake mechanisms in oligotrophic marine sediments beneath the North Atlantic Gyre and their effects on the relative distribution of organic P compounds as a function of burial depth and changing redox conditions. We use metagenomic analyses to determine the presence of microbial functional genes pertaining to P uptake and metabolism, and solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (31P NMR) to characterize and quantify P substrates. Phosphorus compounds or compound classes identified with 31P NMR include inorganic P compounds (orthophosphate, pyrophosphate, polyphosphate), phosphonates, orthophosphate monoesters (including inositol hexakisphosphate stereoisomers) and orthophosphate diesters (including DNA and phospholipid degradation products). Some of the genes identified include genes related to phosphate transport, phosphonate and polyphosphate metabolism, as well as phosphite uptake. Our findings suggest that the deep sedimentary biosphere may have adapted to take advantage of a wide array of P substrates and could play a role in the gradual breakdown of inositol and sugar phosphates, as well as reduced P compounds and polyphosphates. |
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Delphine Defforey Benjamin J. Tully Jason B. Sylvan Barbara J. Cade-Menun Brandi Kiel Reese Laura Zinke Adina Paytan |
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Delphine Defforey Benjamin J. Tully Jason B. Sylvan Barbara J. Cade-Menun Brandi Kiel Reese Laura Zinke Adina Paytan |
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Delphine Defforey |
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Potential Phosphorus Uptake Mechanisms in the Deep Sedimentary Biosphere |
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Potential Phosphorus Uptake Mechanisms in the Deep Sedimentary Biosphere |
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Potential Phosphorus Uptake Mechanisms in the Deep Sedimentary Biosphere |
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Potential Phosphorus Uptake Mechanisms in the Deep Sedimentary Biosphere |
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Potential Phosphorus Uptake Mechanisms in the Deep Sedimentary Biosphere |
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potential phosphorus uptake mechanisms in the deep sedimentary biosphere |
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